By Kevin Smith LONG BEACH - Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, and a host of Southland port, air quality and transportation leaders are urging Gov.

By Rick Orlov A massive plan to speed transportation in the region with a $26 billion high-speed train system received initial approval from the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday as it created a joint-powers agreement with Ontario and West Covina.

By Rick Orlov A massive plan to accelerate transportation in the region with a $26 billion high-speed train system received initial approval from the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday as it created a joint- powers agreement with neighboring cities.

By Rick Orlov A massive transportation plan to bring a $26 billion high-speed train system to the region received initial approval Wednesday from the Los Angeles City Council, which created a joint powers agreement with neighboring cities.

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